'The state of Palestine is the only entity eligible to assume full responsibility for governance and security in Gaza. He emphasised that 'Hamas will have no role in governing' and urged, 'Hamas and other factions must surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority. What we want is one unified state without weapons, a state with one law and one legitimate security force.' The declaration envisions an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace alongside Israel. During the session, French President Emmanuel Macron also formally announced France's recognition of the state of Palestine.